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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 583.64 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 583.64 and 183.72 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 583.64 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/583.64 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 583.64 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 107,226.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,226.34/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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