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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.85, 594.89 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.85, 594.89 and 190.98 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.85 : 594.89 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.85/594.89 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.85x = 594.89 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.85x = 113,614.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,614.60/396.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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