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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 593.42 and 190.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 593.42 and 190.37 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 593.42 = 190.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/593.42 = 190.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 593.42 × 190.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 112,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,965.45/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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