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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.98, 593.77 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.98, 593.77 and 187.68 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.98 : 593.77 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.98/593.77 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.98x = 593.77 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.98x = 111,441.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,441.21/395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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