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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 593.53 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 593.53 and 190.22 is: 284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 593.53 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/593.53 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 593.53 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 112,897.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,897.83/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.98

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