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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.85, 593.98 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.85, 593.98 and 190.31 is: 285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.85 : 593.98 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.85/593.98 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.85x = 593.98 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.85x = 113,040.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,040.33/395.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.56

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