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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.64, 594.60 and 190.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.64, 594.60 and 190.99 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.64 : 594.60 = 190.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.64/594.60 = 190.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.64x = 594.60 × 190.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.64x = 113,562.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,562.65/396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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