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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.97, 586.14 and 185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.97, 586.14 and 185.35 is: 277.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.97 : 586.14 = 185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.97/586.14 = 185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.97x = 586.14 × 185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.97x = 108,641.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,641.05/390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.88

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