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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.17, 589.76 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.17, 589.76 and 187.84 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.17 : 589.76 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.17/589.76 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.17x = 589.76 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.17x = 110,779.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,779.51/393.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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