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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.55, 590.33 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.55, 590.33 and 187.93 is: 281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.55 : 590.33 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.55/590.33 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.55x = 590.33 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.55x = 110,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,940.72/393.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.90

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