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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.83, 580.25 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.83, 580.25 and 181.54 is: 272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.83 : 580.25 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.83/580.25 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.83x = 580.25 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.83x = 105,338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,338.40/386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.31

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