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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.18, 596.86 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.18, 596.86 and 192.44 is: 288.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.18 : 596.86 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.18/596.86 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.18x = 596.86 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.18x = 114,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,859.74/398.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.46

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