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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 586.17 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 586.17 and 185.22 is: 277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 586.17 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/586.17 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 586.17 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 108,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,570.41/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.99

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