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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.24, 587.22 and 185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.24, 587.22 and 185.95 is: 279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.24 : 587.22 = 185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.24/587.22 = 185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.24x = 587.22 × 185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.24x = 109,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,193.56/391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.10

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