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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.30, 589.74 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.30, 589.74 and 187.74 is: 281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.30 : 589.74 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.30/589.74 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.30x = 589.74 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.30x = 110,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,717.79/393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.51

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