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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.14, 581.99 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.14, 581.99 and 182.58 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.14 : 581.99 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.14/581.99 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.14x = 581.99 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.14x = 106,258.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,258.82/388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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