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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.31, 581.63 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.31, 581.63 and 182.57 is: 273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.31 : 581.63 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.31/581.63 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.31x = 581.63 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.31x = 106,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,187.28/388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.46

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