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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.56, 593.22 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.56, 593.22 and 190.18 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.56 : 593.22 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.56/593.22 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.56x = 593.22 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.56x = 112,818.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,818.58/395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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