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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.54, 588.46 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.54, 588.46 and 186.82 is: 280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.54 : 588.46 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.54/588.46 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.54x = 588.46 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.54x = 109,935.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,935.61/392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.07

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