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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.24, 581.84 and 182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.24, 581.84 and 182.53 is: 273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.24 : 581.84 = 182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.24/581.84 = 182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.24x = 581.84 × 182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.24x = 106,201.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,201.51/388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.55

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