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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.24, 596.57 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.24, 596.57 and 192.20 is: 287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.24 : 596.57 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.24/596.57 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.24x = 596.57 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.24x = 114,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,658.49/398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.91

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