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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.20, 589 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.20, 589 and 176.96 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.20 : 589 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.20/589 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.20x = 589 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.20x = 104,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,229.44/393.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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