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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 589.11 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 589.11 and 187.47 is: 281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 589.11 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/589.11 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 589.11 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 110,437.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,437.51/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.19

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