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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.05, 592.58 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.05, 592.58 and 189.43 is: 284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.05 : 592.58 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.05/592.58 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.05x = 592.58 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.05x = 112,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,252.43/395.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.15

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