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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.05, 588.24 and 186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.05, 588.24 and 186.67 is: 280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.05 : 588.24 = 186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.05/588.24 = 186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.05x = 588.24 × 186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.05x = 109,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,806.76/392.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.08

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