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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 618.38 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 618.38 and 181.08 is: 271.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 618.38 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/618.38 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 618.38 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 111,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,976.25/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.69

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