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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.13, 586.47 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.13, 586.47 and 185.70 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.13 : 586.47 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.13/586.47 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.13x = 586.47 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.13x = 108,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,907.48/391.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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