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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.89, 589.93 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.89, 589.93 and 188.60 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.89 : 589.93 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.89/589.93 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.89x = 589.93 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.89x = 111,259.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,259.86/393.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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