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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.67, 598.05 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.67, 598.05 and 193.07 is: 289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.67 : 598.05 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.67/598.05 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.67x = 598.05 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.67x = 115,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,462.52/398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.62

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