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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.93, 594.98 and 191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.93, 594.98 and 191.26 is: 286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.93 : 594.98 = 191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.93/594.98 = 191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.93x = 594.98 × 191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.93x = 113,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,796.38/396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.69

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