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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.40, 588.36 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.40, 588.36 and 186.69 is: 279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.40 : 588.36 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.40/588.36 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.40x = 588.36 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.40x = 109,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,840.93/392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.92

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