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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 580.57 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 580.57 and 181.44 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 580.57 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/580.57 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 580.57 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 105,338.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,338.17/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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