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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.84, 580.43 and 181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.84, 580.43 and 181.39 is: 272.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.84 : 580.43 = 181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.84/580.43 = 181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.84x = 580.43 × 181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.84x = 105,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,285.92/386.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.17

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