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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.49, 586.11 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.49, 586.11 and 185.20 is: 277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.49 : 586.11 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.49/586.11 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.49x = 586.11 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.49x = 108,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,547.57/390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.98

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