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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.30, 597.58 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.30, 597.58 and 190.16 is: 285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.30 : 597.58 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.30/597.58 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.30x = 597.58 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.30x = 113,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,635.81/398.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.30

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