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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.11, 586.37 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.11, 586.37 and 185.55 is: 278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.11 : 586.37 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.11/586.37 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.11x = 586.37 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.11x = 108,800.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,800.03/391.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.18

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