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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.75, 588.74 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.75, 588.74 and 187.26 is: 280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.75 : 588.74 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.75/588.74 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.75x = 588.74 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.75x = 110,246.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,246.52/392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.71

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