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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.94, 582.14 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.94, 582.14 and 182.44 is: 273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.94 : 582.14 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.94/582.14 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.94x = 582.14 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.94x = 106,205.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,205.62/387.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.77

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