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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.97, 583.19 and 183.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.97, 583.19 and 183.37 is: 274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.97 : 583.19 = 183.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.97/583.19 = 183.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.97x = 583.19 × 183.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.97x = 106,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,935.72/388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.92

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