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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.27, 586.80 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.27, 586.80 and 185.64 is: 278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.27 : 586.80 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.27/586.80 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.27x = 586.80 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.27x = 108,933.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,933.55/391.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.41

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