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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 583.26 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 583.26 and 183.30 is: 275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 583.26 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/583.26 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 583.26 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 106,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,912.25/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.07

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