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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.49, 580.96 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.49, 580.96 and 181.94 is: 272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.49 : 580.96 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.49/580.96 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.49x = 580.96 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.49x = 105,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,699.86/387.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.78

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