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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.77, 619.15 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.77, 619.15 and 181.60 is: 272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.77 : 619.15 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.77/619.15 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.77x = 619.15 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.77x = 112,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,437.64/412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.40

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