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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.74, 591.96 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.74, 591.96 and 189.09 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.74 : 591.96 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.74/591.96 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.74x = 591.96 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.74x = 111,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,933.72/394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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