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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.43, 584.18 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.43, 584.18 and 181.19 is: 271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.43 : 584.18 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.43/584.18 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.43x = 584.18 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.43x = 105,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,849.49/389.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.81

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