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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.43, 590.15 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.43, 590.15 and 187.95 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.43 : 590.15 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.43/590.15 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.43x = 590.15 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.43x = 110,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,915.60/393.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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