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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 580.14 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 580.14 and 181.20 is: 271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 580.14 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/580.14 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 580.14 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 105,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,121.37/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.55

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