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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.62, 592.08 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.62, 592.08 and 189.28 is: 284.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.62 : 592.08 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.62/592.08 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.62x = 592.08 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.62x = 112,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,068.90/394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.00

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