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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.82, 583.15 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.82, 583.15 and 183.30 is: 274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.82 : 583.15 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.82/583.15 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.82x = 583.15 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.82x = 106,891.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,891.40/388.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.91

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