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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.52, 590.28 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.52, 590.28 and 188.02 is: 282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.52 : 590.28 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.52/590.28 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.52x = 590.28 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.52x = 110,984.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,984.45/393.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.03

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