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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.60, 594.95 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.60, 594.95 and 188.48 is: 282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.60 : 594.95 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.60/594.95 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.60x = 594.95 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.60x = 112,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,133.37/396.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.74

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