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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.25, 580.93 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.25, 580.93 and 113.30 is: 169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.25 : 580.93 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.25/580.93 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.25x = 580.93 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.25x = 65,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,820.54/387.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.97

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