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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398, 596.95 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398, 596.95 and 192.51 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398 : 596.95 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398/596.95 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398x = 596.95 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398x = 114,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,918.84/398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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