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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.18, 592.40 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.18, 592.40 and 189.65 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.18 : 592.40 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.18/592.40 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.18x = 592.40 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.18x = 112,346.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,346.17/395.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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