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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.87, 595.98 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.87, 595.98 and 191.81 is: 287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.87 : 595.98 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.87/595.98 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.87x = 595.98 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.87x = 114,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,316.41/397.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.32

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