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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.50, 582.90 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.50, 582.90 and 183.06 is: 274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.50 : 582.90 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.50/582.90 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.50x = 582.90 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.50x = 106,705.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,705.67/388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.66

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