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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 581.92 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 581.92 and 182.60 is: 273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 581.92 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/581.92 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 581.92 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 106,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,258.59/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.81

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