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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.91, 590.82 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.91, 590.82 and 185.55 is: 278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.91 : 590.82 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.91/590.82 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.91x = 590.82 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.91x = 109,626.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,626.65/393.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.30

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