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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 583.70 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 583.70 and 183.65 is: 275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 583.70 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/583.70 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 583.70 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 107,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,192.67/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.64

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