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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.51, 588.96 and 187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.51, 588.96 and 187.27 is: 280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.51 : 588.96 = 187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.51/588.96 = 187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.51x = 588.96 × 187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.51x = 110,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,293.07/392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.99

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