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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.70, 580.08 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.70, 580.08 and 181.26 is: 271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.70 : 580.08 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.70/580.08 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.70x = 580.08 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.70x = 105,145.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,145.30/386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.90

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