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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.17, 595.86 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.17, 595.86 and 191.91 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.17 : 595.86 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.17/595.86 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.17x = 595.86 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.17x = 114,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,351.49/397.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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