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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.13, 584.97 and 184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.13, 584.97 and 184.70 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.13 : 584.97 = 184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.13/584.97 = 184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.13x = 584.97 × 184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.13x = 108,041.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,041.96/390.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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