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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.25, 592.46 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.25, 592.46 and 189.84 is: 284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.25 : 592.46 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.25/592.46 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.25x = 592.46 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.25x = 112,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,472.61/395.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.56

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