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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.73, 582.86 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.73, 582.86 and 183.40 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.73 : 582.86 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.73/582.86 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.73x = 582.86 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.73x = 106,895.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,895.53/388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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