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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.18, 589.37 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.18, 589.37 and 187.44 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.18 : 589.37 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.18/589.37 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.18x = 589.37 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.18x = 110,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,470.58/393.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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