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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.39, 590.68 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.39, 590.68 and 189.10 is: 283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.39 : 590.68 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.39/590.68 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.39x = 590.68 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.39x = 111,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,697.59/394.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.22

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