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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.78, 581.06 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.78, 581.06 and 182.30 is: 273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.78 : 581.06 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.78/581.06 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.78x = 581.06 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.78x = 105,927.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,927.24/387.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.16

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