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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.95, 582.93 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.95, 582.93 and 183.07 is: 274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.95 : 582.93 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.95/582.93 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.95x = 582.93 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.95x = 106,715.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,715.54/388.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.37

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