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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.78, 593.66 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.78, 593.66 and 190.23 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.78 : 593.66 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.78/593.66 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.78x = 593.66 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.78x = 112,930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,930.99/395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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