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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.93, 593.49 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.93, 593.49 and 190.19 is: 285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.93 : 593.49 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.93/593.49 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.93x = 593.49 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.93x = 112,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,875.86/395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.09

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