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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.15, 586.82 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.15, 586.82 and 185.66 is: 278.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.15 : 586.82 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.15/586.82 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.15x = 586.82 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.15x = 108,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,949.00/391.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.54

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