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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.34, 588.68 and 187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.34, 588.68 and 187.06 is: 280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.34 : 588.68 = 187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.34/588.68 = 187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.34x = 588.68 × 187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.34x = 110,114.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,114.60/392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.66

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