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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.58, 590.48 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.58, 590.48 and 187.86 is: 281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.58 : 590.48 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.58/590.48 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.58x = 590.48 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.58x = 110,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,927.57/393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.84

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