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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.38, 593.08 and 189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.38, 593.08 and 189.91 is: 284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.38 : 593.08 = 189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.38/593.08 = 189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.38x = 593.08 × 189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.38x = 112,630.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,630.92/395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.87

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