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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 582.26 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 582.26 and 182.68 is: 274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 582.26 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/582.26 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 582.26 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 106,365.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,365.65/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.08

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