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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.76, 596.90 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.76, 596.90 and 181.34 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.76 : 596.90 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.76/596.90 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.76x = 596.90 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.76x = 108,241.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,241.85/397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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