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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 589.24 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 589.24 and 187.52 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 589.24 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/589.24 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 589.24 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 110,494.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,494.28/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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