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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.16, 597.26 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.16, 597.26 and 192.68 is: 289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.16 : 597.26 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.16/597.26 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.16x = 597.26 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.16x = 115,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,080.06/398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.03

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