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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.94, 593.94 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.94, 593.94 and 190.92 is: 286.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.94 : 593.94 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.94/593.94 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.94x = 593.94 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.94x = 113,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,395.02/395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.39

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