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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.20, 617.82 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.20, 617.82 and 181.26 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.20 : 617.82 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.20/617.82 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.20x = 617.82 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.20x = 111,986.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,986.05/412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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