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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 583.20 and 183.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 583.20 and 183.17 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 583.20 = 183.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/583.20 = 183.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 583.20 × 183.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 106,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,826.20/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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