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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 592.33 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 592.33 and 189.40 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 592.33 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/592.33 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 592.33 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 112,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,187.30/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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