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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.87, 595 and 188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.87, 595 and 188.65 is: 282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.87 : 595 = 188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.87/595 = 188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.87x = 595 × 188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.87x = 112,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,246.75/396.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.83

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