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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 618.42 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 618.42 and 181.28 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 618.42 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/618.42 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 618.42 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 112,107.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,107.18/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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