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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.16, 595.62 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.16, 595.62 and 188.91 is: 283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.16 : 595.62 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.16/595.62 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.16x = 595.62 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.16x = 112,518.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,518.57/397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.31

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