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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 581.25 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 581.25 and 182.32 is: 273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 581.25 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/581.25 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 581.25 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 105,973.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,973.00/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.08

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