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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 592.41 and 189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 592.41 and 189.71 is: 284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 592.41 = 189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/592.41 = 189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 592.41 × 189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 112,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,383.14/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.49

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