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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.48, 588.36 and 186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.48, 588.36 and 186.92 is: 280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.48 : 588.36 = 186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.48/588.36 = 186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.48x = 588.36 × 186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.48x = 109,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,976.25/392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.21

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