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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.03, 586.34 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.03, 586.34 and 185.49 is: 278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.03 : 586.34 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.03/586.34 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.03x = 586.34 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.03x = 108,759.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,759.97/391.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.14

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