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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.24, 589.60 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.24, 589.60 and 187.91 is: 281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.24 : 589.60 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.24/589.60 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.24x = 589.60 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.24x = 110,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,791.74/393.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.74

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