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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.43, 593.40 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.43, 593.40 and 190.23 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.43 : 593.40 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.43/593.40 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.43x = 593.40 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.43x = 112,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,882.48/395.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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