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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.45, 593.24 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.45, 593.24 and 189.98 is: 285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.45 : 593.24 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.45/593.24 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.45x = 593.24 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.45x = 112,702.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,702.79/395.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.00

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