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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.17, 590.04 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.17, 590.04 and 187.74 is: 281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.17 : 590.04 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.17/590.04 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.17x = 590.04 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.17x = 110,774.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,774.11/393.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.74

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