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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.21, 580.95 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.21, 580.95 and 181.94 is: 272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.21 : 580.95 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.21/580.95 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.21x = 580.95 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.21x = 105,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,695.14/387.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.97

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