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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.30, 618.34 and 181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.30, 618.34 and 181.07 is: 271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.30 : 618.34 = 181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.30/618.34 = 181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.30x = 618.34 × 181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.30x = 111,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,962.82/412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.56

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