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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.22, 589.96 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.22, 589.96 and 187.68 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.22 : 589.96 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.22/589.96 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.22x = 589.96 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.22x = 110,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,723.69/393.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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