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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.76, 589.74 and 188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.76, 589.74 and 188.47 is: 282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.76 : 589.74 = 188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.76/589.74 = 188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.76x = 589.74 × 188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.76x = 111,149.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,149.77/393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.28

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