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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.14, 589.26 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.14, 589.26 and 187.43 is: 280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.14 : 589.26 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.14/589.26 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.14x = 589.26 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.14x = 110,446.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,446.47/393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.93

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