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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.93, 594.02 and 190.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.93, 594.02 and 190.51 is: 285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.93 : 594.02 = 190.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.93/594.02 = 190.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.93x = 594.02 × 190.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.93x = 113,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,166.75/395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.83

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