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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.28, 581.81 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.28, 581.81 and 182.81 is: 273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.28 : 581.81 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.28/581.81 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.28x = 581.81 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.28x = 106,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,356.86/388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.92

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