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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.42, 593.12 and 178.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.42, 593.12 and 178.85 is: 268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.42 : 593.12 = 178.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.42/593.12 = 178.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.42x = 593.12 × 178.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.42x = 106,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,079.51/395.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.27

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