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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 593.04 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 593.04 and 189.92 is: 284.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 593.04 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/593.04 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 593.04 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 112,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,630.16/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.76

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