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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.40, 592.32 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.40, 592.32 and 189.68 is: 284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.40 : 592.32 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.40/592.32 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.40x = 592.32 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.40x = 112,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,351.26/395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.15

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