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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.37, 593.15 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.37, 593.15 and 190.17 is: 285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.37 : 593.15 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.37/593.15 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.37x = 593.15 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.37x = 112,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,798.38/395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.30

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