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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 588.62 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 588.62 and 186.81 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 588.62 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/588.62 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 588.62 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 109,957.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,957.31/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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