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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.55, 594.83 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.55, 594.83 and 190.93 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.55 : 594.83 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.55/594.83 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.55x = 594.83 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.55x = 113,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,570.89/396.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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