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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.27, 588.11 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.27, 588.11 and 186.62 is: 279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.27 : 588.11 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.27/588.11 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.27x = 588.11 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.27x = 109,749.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,749.21/392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.78

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