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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.01, 592.11 and 189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.01, 592.11 and 189.59 is: 284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.01 : 592.11 = 189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.01/592.11 = 189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.01x = 592.11 × 189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.01x = 112,255.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,255.17/395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.18

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