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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.78, 596.86 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.78, 596.86 and 192.32 is: 288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.78 : 596.86 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.78/596.86 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.78x = 596.86 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.78x = 114,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,788.12/397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.57

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