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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.19, 592.80 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.19, 592.80 and 178.92 is: 268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.19 : 592.80 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.19/592.80 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.19x = 592.80 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.19x = 106,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,063.78/395.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.39

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