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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.07, 588.25 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.07, 588.25 and 186.81 is: 280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.07 : 588.25 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.07/588.25 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.07x = 588.25 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.07x = 109,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,890.98/392.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.28

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