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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.63, 588.83 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.63, 588.83 and 187.13 is: 280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.63 : 588.83 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.63/588.83 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.63x = 588.83 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.63x = 110,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,183.88/392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.63

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