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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.93, 590.90 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.93, 590.90 and 177.46 is: 266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.93 : 590.90 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.93/590.90 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.93x = 590.90 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.93x = 104,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,861.11/393.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.19

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