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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392, 587.15 and 186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392, 587.15 and 186.26 is: 278.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 587.15 = 186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/587.15 = 186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 587.15 × 186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 109,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,362.56/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.99

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