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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.54, 595.08 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.54, 595.08 and 191.34 is: 287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.54 : 595.08 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.54/595.08 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.54x = 595.08 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.54x = 113,862.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,862.61/396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.14

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