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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.91, 592.32 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.91, 592.32 and 186.55 is: 279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.91 : 592.32 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.91/592.32 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.91x = 592.32 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.91x = 110,497.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,497.30/394.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.80

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