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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 593.94 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 593.94 and 152.60 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 593.94 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/593.94 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 593.94 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 90,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,635.24/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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