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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.43, 583 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.43, 583 and 183.12 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.43 : 583 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.43/583 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.43x = 583 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.43x = 106,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,758.96/388.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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