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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.89, 580.34 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.89, 580.34 and 181.61 is: 272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.89 : 580.34 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.89/580.34 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.89x = 580.34 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.89x = 105,392.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,392.76/386.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.41

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