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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.63, 583.11 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.63, 583.11 and 183.18 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.63 : 583.11 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.63/583.11 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.63x = 583.11 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.63x = 106,814.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,814.09/388.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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