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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.94, 588.27 and 186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.94, 588.27 and 186.65 is: 280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.94 : 588.27 = 186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.94/588.27 = 186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.94x = 588.27 × 186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.94x = 109,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,797.65/391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.14

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