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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.68, 595.14 and 191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.68, 595.14 and 191.26 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.68 : 595.14 = 191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.68/595.14 = 191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.68x = 595.14 × 191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.68x = 113,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,826.48/396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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