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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.52, 588.66 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.52, 588.66 and 186.98 is: 280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.52 : 588.66 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.52/588.66 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.52x = 588.66 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.52x = 110,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,067.65/392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.41

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