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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.10, 588.21 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.10, 588.21 and 186.50 is: 279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.10 : 588.21 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.10/588.21 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.10x = 588.21 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.10x = 109,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,702.99/392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.78

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