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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 593.45 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 593.45 and 190.38 is: 285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 593.45 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/593.45 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 593.45 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 112,978.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,978.53/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.56

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