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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.93, 588.97 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.93, 588.97 and 187.34 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.93 : 588.97 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.93/588.97 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.93x = 588.97 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.93x = 110,337.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,337.64/392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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