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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.31, 592.50 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.31, 592.50 and 190.02 is: 284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.31 : 592.50 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.31/592.50 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.31x = 592.50 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.31x = 112,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,586.85/395.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.81

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