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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.89, 580.23 and 181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.89, 580.23 and 181.35 is: 271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.89 : 580.23 = 181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.89/580.23 = 181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.89x = 580.23 × 181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.89x = 105,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,224.71/386.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.98

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