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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.15, 581.90 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.15, 581.90 and 182.81 is: 274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.15 : 581.90 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.15/581.90 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.15x = 581.90 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.15x = 106,377.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,377.14/388.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.06

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