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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.10, 586.54 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.10, 586.54 and 185.25 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.10 : 586.54 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.10/586.54 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.10x = 586.54 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.10x = 108,658.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,658.97/391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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