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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.72, 592.25 and 189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.72, 592.25 and 189.29 is: 284.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.72 : 592.25 = 189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.72/592.25 = 189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.72x = 592.25 × 189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.72x = 112,107.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,107.00/394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.02

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