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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.94, 593.82 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.94, 593.82 and 190.40 is: 285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.94 : 593.82 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.94/593.82 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.94x = 593.82 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.94x = 113,064.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,064.81/395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.56

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