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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.45, 593.39 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.45, 593.39 and 187.17 is: 280.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.45 : 593.39 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.45/593.39 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.45x = 593.39 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.45x = 111,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,063.87/395.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.86

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