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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.53, 590.40 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.53, 590.40 and 187.82 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.53 : 590.40 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.53/590.40 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.53x = 590.40 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.53x = 110,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,885.98/393.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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