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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.60, 593.55 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.60, 593.55 and 190.35 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.60 : 593.55 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.60/593.55 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.60x = 593.55 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.60x = 112,978.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,978.32/395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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