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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.23, 586.44 and 185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.23, 586.44 and 185.65 is: 278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.23 : 586.44 = 185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.23/586.44 = 185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.23x = 586.44 × 185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.23x = 108,873.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,873.32/391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.28

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