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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.32, 592.90 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.32, 592.90 and 189.80 is: 284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.32 : 592.90 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.32/592.90 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.32x = 592.90 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.32x = 112,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,532.42/395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.66

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