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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.65, 618.75 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.65, 618.75 and 181.40 is: 272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.65 : 618.75 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.65/618.75 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.65x = 618.75 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.65x = 112,241.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,241.16/412.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.00

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