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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.76, 592.03 and 189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.76, 592.03 and 189.29 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.76 : 592.03 = 189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.76/592.03 = 189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.76x = 592.03 × 189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.76x = 112,065.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,065.36/394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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