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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 592.76 and 189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 592.76 and 189.17 is: 283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 592.76 = 189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/592.76 = 189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 592.76 × 189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 112,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,132.41/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.76

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