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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.63, 584.93 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.63, 584.93 and 181.60 is: 272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.63 : 584.93 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.63/584.93 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.63x = 584.93 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.63x = 106,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,221.83/389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.62

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