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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.70, 588.25 and 186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.70, 588.25 and 186.65 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.70 : 588.25 = 186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.70/588.25 = 186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.70x = 588.25 × 186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.70x = 109,793.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,793.45/392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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