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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.68, 593.12 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.68, 593.12 and 189.94 is: 284.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.68 : 593.12 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.68/593.12 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.68x = 593.12 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.68x = 112,656.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,656.26/395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.72

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