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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.76, 596.46 and 191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.76, 596.46 and 191.95 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.76 : 596.46 = 191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.76/596.46 = 191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.76x = 596.46 × 191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.76x = 114,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,487.51/397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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