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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.41, 588.89 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.41, 588.89 and 186.94 is: 280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.41 : 588.89 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.41/588.89 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.41x = 588.89 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.41x = 110,087.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,087.25/392.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.54

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