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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.44, 583.07 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.44, 583.07 and 183.11 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.44 : 583.07 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.44/583.07 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.44x = 583.07 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.44x = 106,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,762.12/388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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