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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 593.26 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 593.26 and 190.49 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 593.26 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/593.26 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 593.26 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 113,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,006.65/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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