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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.26, 582.08 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.26, 582.08 and 182.93 is: 274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.26 : 582.08 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.26/582.08 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.26x = 582.08 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.26x = 106,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,476.07/388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.24

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