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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.31, 582.23 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.31, 582.23 and 182.68 is: 273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.31 : 582.23 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.31/582.23 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.31x = 582.23 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.31x = 106,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,360.78/388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.91

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