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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.06, 587.89 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.06, 587.89 and 186.68 is: 279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.06 : 587.89 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.06/587.89 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.06x = 587.89 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.06x = 109,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,748.31/392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.93

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