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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.84, 596.94 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.84, 596.94 and 181.60 is: 272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.84 : 596.94 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.84/596.94 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.84x = 596.94 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.84x = 108,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,404.30/397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.48

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