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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.30, 592.95 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.30, 592.95 and 189.82 is: 284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.30 : 592.95 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.30/592.95 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.30x = 592.95 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.30x = 112,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,553.77/395.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.73

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