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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.15, 593.91 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.15, 593.91 and 190.80 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.15 : 593.91 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.15/593.91 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.15x = 593.91 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.15x = 113,318.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,318.03/396.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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