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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 593.92 and 190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 593.92 and 190.81 is: 285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 593.92 = 190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/593.92 = 190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 593.92 × 190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 113,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,325.88/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.97

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