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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.61, 580.22 and 181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.61, 580.22 and 181.07 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.61 : 580.22 = 181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.61/580.22 = 181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.61x = 580.22 × 181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.61x = 105,060.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,060.44/386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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