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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.90, 593.54 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.90, 593.54 and 190.35 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.90 : 593.54 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.90/593.54 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.90x = 593.54 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.90x = 112,979.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,979.39/395.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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