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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.08, 586.77 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.08, 586.77 and 185.55 is: 278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.08 : 586.77 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.08/586.77 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.08x = 586.77 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.08x = 108,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,875.17/391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.40

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