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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.16, 591.26 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.16, 591.26 and 188.17 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.16 : 591.26 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.16/591.26 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.16x = 591.26 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.16x = 111,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,256.39/394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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