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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.76, 590.20 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.76, 590.20 and 187.89 is: 281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.76 : 590.20 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.76/590.20 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.76x = 590.20 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.76x = 110,891.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,891.05/393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.62

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