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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.93, 589.11 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.93, 589.11 and 187.33 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.93 : 589.11 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.93/589.11 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.93x = 589.11 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.93x = 110,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,356.50/392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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