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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 588.90 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 588.90 and 187.32 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 588.90 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/588.90 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 588.90 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 110,312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,312.75/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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