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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 592.57 and 189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 592.57 and 189.78 is: 284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 592.57 = 189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/592.57 = 189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 592.57 × 189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 112,457.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,457.93/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.65

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