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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.14, 593.49 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.14, 593.49 and 190.41 is: 285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.14 : 593.49 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.14/593.49 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.14x = 593.49 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.14x = 113,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,005.48/396.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.27

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