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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.18, 588.47 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.18, 588.47 and 186.74 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.18 : 588.47 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.18/588.47 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.18x = 588.47 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.18x = 109,889.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,889.22/392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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