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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.18, 593.86 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.18, 593.86 and 190.44 is: 285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.18 : 593.86 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.18/593.86 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.18x = 593.86 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.18x = 113,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,094.70/396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.46

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