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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.98, 593.46 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.98, 593.46 and 190.12 is: 284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.98 : 593.46 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.98/593.46 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.98x = 593.46 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.98x = 112,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,828.62/395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.94

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