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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.19, 580.51 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.19, 580.51 and 181.64 is: 272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.19 : 580.51 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.19/580.51 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.19x = 580.51 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.19x = 105,445.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,445.51/387.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.33

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