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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 580.66 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 580.66 and 181.86 is: 272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 580.66 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/580.66 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 580.66 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 105,598.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,598.83/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.78

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