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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 592.56 and 190.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 592.56 and 190.11 is: 284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 592.56 = 190.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/592.56 = 190.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 592.56 × 190.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 112,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,651.58/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.86

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