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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 589.01 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 589.01 and 187.34 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 589.01 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/589.01 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 589.01 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 110,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,345.13/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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