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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.75, 582.65 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.75, 582.65 and 183.05 is: 274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.75 : 582.65 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.75/582.65 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.75x = 582.65 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.75x = 106,654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,654.08/388.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.35

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