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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.92, 579.92 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.92, 579.92 and 181.30 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.92 : 579.92 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.92/579.92 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.92x = 579.92 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.92x = 105,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,139.50/386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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