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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.18, 588.48 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.18, 588.48 and 186.71 is: 280.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.18 : 588.48 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.18/588.48 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.18x = 588.48 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.18x = 109,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,876.57/392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.17

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