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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.66, 593.34 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.66, 593.34 and 190.18 is: 285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.66 : 593.34 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.66/593.34 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.66x = 593.34 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.66x = 112,841.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,841.40/395.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.20

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