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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.20, 592.04 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.20, 592.04 and 189.68 is: 284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.20 : 592.04 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.20/592.04 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.20x = 592.04 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.20x = 112,298.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,298.15/395.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.16

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