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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.32, 588.26 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.32, 588.26 and 186.93 is: 280.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.32 : 588.26 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.32/588.26 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.32x = 588.26 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.32x = 109,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,963.44/392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.29

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