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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.23, 593.72 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.23, 593.72 and 187.76 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.23 : 593.72 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.23/593.72 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.23x = 593.72 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.23x = 111,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,473.66/396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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