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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.54, 588.78 and 187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.54, 588.78 and 187.09 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.54 : 588.78 = 187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.54/588.78 = 187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.54x = 588.78 × 187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.54x = 110,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,153.38/392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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