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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.34, 592.86 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.34, 592.86 and 189.75 is: 284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.34 : 592.86 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.34/592.86 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.34x = 592.86 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.34x = 112,495.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,495.19/395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.55

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