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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.47, 590.34 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.47, 590.34 and 188.01 is: 282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.47 : 590.34 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.47/590.34 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.47x = 590.34 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.47x = 110,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,991.33/393.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.08

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