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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.27, 589.60 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.27, 589.60 and 187.62 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.27 : 589.60 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.27/589.60 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.27x = 589.60 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.27x = 110,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,620.75/393.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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