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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.50, 618.76 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.50, 618.76 and 181.27 is: 271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 618.76 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/618.76 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 618.76 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 112,158.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,158.63/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.90

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