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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.05, 591.82 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.05, 591.82 and 189.34 is: 283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.05 : 591.82 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.05/591.82 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.05x = 591.82 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.05x = 112,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,055.20/395.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.65

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