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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.24, 586.34 and 185.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.24, 586.34 and 185.53 is: 278.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.24 : 586.34 = 185.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.24/586.34 = 185.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.24x = 586.34 × 185.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.24x = 108,783.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,783.66/391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.05

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