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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.05, 592.36 and 189.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.05, 592.36 and 189.49 is: 284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.05 : 592.36 = 189.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.05/592.36 = 189.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.05x = 592.36 × 189.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.05x = 112,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,246.30/395.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.13

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