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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.69, 593.38 and 190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.69, 593.38 and 190.15 is: 285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.69 : 593.38 = 190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.69/593.38 = 190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.69x = 593.38 × 190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.69x = 112,828.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,828.89/395.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.15

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