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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 586.41 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 586.41 and 185.22 is: 277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 586.41 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/586.41 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 586.41 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 108,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,614.86/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.82

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