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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 593.28 and 178.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 593.28 and 178.95 is: 268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 593.28 = 178.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/593.28 = 178.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 593.28 × 178.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 106,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,167.46/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.18

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