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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.63, 596.66 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.63, 596.66 and 181.19 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.63 : 596.66 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.63/596.66 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.63x = 596.66 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.63x = 108,108.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,108.83/397.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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