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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.81, 586.20 and 185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.81, 586.20 and 185.47 is: 278.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.81 : 586.20 = 185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.81/586.20 = 185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.81x = 586.20 × 185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.81x = 108,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,722.51/390.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.20

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