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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.81, 592.25 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.81, 592.25 and 189.47 is: 284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.81 : 592.25 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.81/592.25 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.81x = 592.25 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.81x = 112,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,214.14/394.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.22

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