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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.06, 586.74 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.06, 586.74 and 185.68 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.06 : 586.74 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.06/586.74 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.06x = 586.74 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.06x = 108,945.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,945.88/391.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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