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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.83, 593.51 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.83, 593.51 and 190.12 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.83 : 593.51 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.83/593.51 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.83x = 593.51 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.83x = 112,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,838.12/395.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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