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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.60, 793.25 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.60, 793.25 and 186.60 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.60 : 793.25 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.60/793.25 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.60x = 793.25 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.60x = 148,020.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,020.45/528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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