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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.71, 592.03 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.71, 592.03 and 189.44 is: 284.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.71 : 592.03 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.71/592.03 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.71x = 592.03 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.71x = 112,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,152.59/394.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.14

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