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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.20, 582.04 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.20, 582.04 and 182.68 is: 273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.20 : 582.04 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.20/582.04 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.20x = 582.04 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.20x = 106,327.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,327.07/388.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.90

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