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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.01, 592.61 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.01, 592.61 and 189.81 is: 284.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.01 : 592.61 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.01/592.61 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.01x = 592.61 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.01x = 112,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,482.36/395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.76

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