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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 582.06 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 582.06 and 182.84 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 582.06 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/582.06 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 582.06 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 106,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,423.85/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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