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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.11, 591.77 and 189.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.11, 591.77 and 189.83 is: 284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.11 : 591.77 = 189.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.11/591.77 = 189.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.11x = 591.77 × 189.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.11x = 112,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,333.52/395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.31

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