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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 581.81 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 581.81 and 182.40 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 581.81 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/581.81 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 581.81 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 106,119.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,119.23/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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