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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.37, 588.94 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.37, 588.94 and 187.08 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.37 : 588.94 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.37/588.94 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.37x = 588.94 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.37x = 110,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,178.43/392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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