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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 580.29 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 580.29 and 181.55 is: 272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 580.29 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/580.29 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 580.29 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 105,348.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,348.75/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.12

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