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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.64, 619.04 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.64, 619.04 and 181.44 is: 272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.64 : 619.04 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.64/619.04 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.64x = 619.04 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.64x = 112,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,318.62/412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.20

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