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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.25, 586.31 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.25, 586.31 and 185.76 is: 278.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.25 : 586.31 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.25/586.31 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.25x = 586.31 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.25x = 108,912.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,912.02/391.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.37

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