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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.18, 592.86 and 178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.18, 592.86 and 178.82 is: 268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.18 : 592.86 = 178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.18/592.86 = 178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.18x = 592.86 × 178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.18x = 106,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,015.23/395.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.27

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