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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.86, 593.79 and 190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.86, 593.79 and 190.30 is: 285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.86 : 593.79 = 190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.86/593.79 = 190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.86x = 593.79 × 190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.86x = 112,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,998.24/395.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.45

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