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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.26, 618.18 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.26, 618.18 and 181.14 is: 271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.26 : 618.18 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.26/618.18 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.26x = 618.18 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.26x = 111,977.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,977.13/412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.62

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