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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 582.99 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 582.99 and 183.25 is: 274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 582.99 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/582.99 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 582.99 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 106,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,832.96/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.87

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