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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.44, 618.39 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.44, 618.39 and 181.41 is: 272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.44 : 618.39 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.44/618.39 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.44x = 618.39 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.44x = 112,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,182.13/412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.00

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