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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 594 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 594 and 190.74 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 594 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/594 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 594 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 113,299.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,299.56/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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