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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.24, 588.11 and 186.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.24, 588.11 and 186.91 is: 280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.24 : 588.11 = 186.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.24/588.11 = 186.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.24x = 588.11 × 186.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.24x = 109,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,919.77/392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.24

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