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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.27, 592.03 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.27, 592.03 and 189.53 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.27 : 592.03 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.27/592.03 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.27x = 592.03 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.27x = 112,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,206.50/395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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