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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.27, 596.03 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.27, 596.03 and 191.86 is: 287.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.27 : 596.03 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.27/596.03 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.27x = 596.03 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.27x = 114,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,355.72/397.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.85

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