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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.87, 594.19 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.87, 594.19 and 190.58 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.87 : 594.19 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.87/594.19 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.87x = 594.19 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.87x = 113,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,240.25/395.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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