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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.10, 588.76 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.10, 588.76 and 187.82 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.10 : 588.76 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.10/588.76 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.10x = 588.76 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.10x = 110,578.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,578.23/393.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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