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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.55, 590.36 and 188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.55, 590.36 and 188.21 is: 282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.55 : 590.36 = 188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.55/590.36 = 188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.55x = 590.36 × 188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.55x = 111,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,112.19/393.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.33

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