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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.06, 594.11 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.06, 594.11 and 190.72 is: 286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.06 : 594.11 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.06/594.11 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.06x = 594.11 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.06x = 113,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,308.66/396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.09

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