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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.72, 597.76 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.72, 597.76 and 192.96 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.72 : 597.76 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.72/597.76 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.72x = 597.76 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.72x = 115,343.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,343.77/398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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