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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.93, 590.49 and 188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.93, 590.49 and 188.19 is: 282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.93 : 590.49 = 188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.93/590.49 = 188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.93x = 590.49 × 188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.93x = 111,124.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,124.31/393.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.09

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