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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.02, 586.59 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.02, 586.59 and 185.61 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.02 : 586.59 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.02/586.59 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.02x = 586.59 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.02x = 108,876.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,876.97/391.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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