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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.59, 590.31 and 188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.59, 590.31 and 188.41 is: 282.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.59 : 590.31 = 188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.59/590.31 = 188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.59x = 590.31 × 188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.59x = 111,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,216.65/393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.57

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