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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.26, 592.96 and 189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.26, 592.96 and 189.70 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.26 : 592.96 = 189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.26/592.96 = 189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.26x = 592.96 × 189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.26x = 112,484.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,484.51/395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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