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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.39, 592.89 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.39, 592.89 and 189.57 is: 284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.39 : 592.89 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.39/592.89 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.39x = 592.89 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.39x = 112,394.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,394.16/395.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.27

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