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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.34, 588.51 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.34, 588.51 and 187.08 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.34 : 588.51 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.34/588.51 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.34x = 588.51 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.34x = 110,098.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,098.45/392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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