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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.42, 588.11 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.42, 588.11 and 186.54 is: 279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.42 : 588.11 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.42/588.11 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.42x = 588.11 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.42x = 109,705.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,705.11/392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.56

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