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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.80, 586.61 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.80, 586.61 and 185.54 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.80 : 586.61 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.80/586.61 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.80x = 586.61 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.80x = 108,835.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,835.76/390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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