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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.81, 593.90 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.81, 593.90 and 187.49 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.81 : 593.90 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.81/593.90 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.81x = 593.90 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.81x = 111,346.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,346.40/395.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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