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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.01, 580.26 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.01, 580.26 and 181.61 is: 272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.01 : 580.26 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.01/580.26 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.01x = 580.26 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.01x = 105,382.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,382.47/387.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.30

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