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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.15, 584.87 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.15, 584.87 and 184.82 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.15 : 584.87 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.15/584.87 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.15x = 584.87 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.15x = 108,091.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,091.82/390.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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