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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.30, 580.96 and 181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.30, 580.96 and 181.97 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.30 : 580.96 = 181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.30/580.96 = 181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.30x = 580.96 × 181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.30x = 105,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,714.39/387.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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