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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.72, 619.08 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.72, 619.08 and 181.56 is: 272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.72 : 619.08 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.72/619.08 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.72x = 619.08 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.72x = 112,400.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,400.16/412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.34

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