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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.78, 597.87 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.78, 597.87 and 193.16 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.78 : 597.87 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.78/597.87 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.78x = 597.87 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.78x = 115,481.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,481.58/398.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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