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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 593.16 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 593.16 and 189.98 is: 284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 593.16 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/593.16 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 593.16 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 112,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,685.57/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.90

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