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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438, 657.27 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438, 657.27 and 181.50 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 657.27 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/657.27 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 657.27 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 119,294.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,294.51/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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