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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.27, 594.36 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.27, 594.36 and 190.67 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.27 : 594.36 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.27/594.36 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.27x = 594.36 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.27x = 113,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,323.65/396.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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