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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.69, 589.01 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.69, 589.01 and 187.17 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.69 : 589.01 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.69/589.01 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.69x = 589.01 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.69x = 110,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,244.07/392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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