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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.15, 589.78 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.15, 589.78 and 187.82 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.15 : 589.78 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.15/589.78 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.15x = 589.78 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.15x = 110,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,771.98/393.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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