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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.37, 590.10 and 187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.37, 590.10 and 187.78 is: 281.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.37 : 590.10 = 187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.37/590.10 = 187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.37x = 590.10 × 187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.37x = 110,808.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,808.98/393.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.69

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