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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.38, 593.66 and 191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.38, 593.66 and 191.09 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.38 : 593.66 = 191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.38/593.66 = 191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.38x = 593.66 × 191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.38x = 113,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,444.45/396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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