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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.75, 618.78 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.75, 618.78 and 181.40 is: 271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.75 : 618.78 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.75/618.78 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.75x = 618.78 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.75x = 112,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,246.69/412.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.95

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