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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.94, 580.46 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.94, 580.46 and 181.52 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.94 : 580.46 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.94/580.46 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.94x = 580.46 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.94x = 105,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,361.29/386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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