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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.73, 589.30 and 187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.73, 589.30 and 187.30 is: 281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.73 : 589.30 = 187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.73/589.30 = 187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.73x = 589.30 × 187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.73x = 110,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,375.89/392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.05

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