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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.19, 586.37 and 185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.19, 586.37 and 185.51 is: 278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.19 : 586.37 = 185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.19/586.37 = 185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.19x = 586.37 × 185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.19x = 108,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,777.50/391.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.07

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