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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.16, 580.91 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.16, 580.91 and 156.50 is: 234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.16 : 580.91 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.16/580.91 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.16x = 580.91 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.16x = 90,910.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,910.31/387.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.81

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