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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.78, 619.12 and 181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.78, 619.12 and 181.63 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.78 : 619.12 = 181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.78/619.12 = 181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.78x = 619.12 × 181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.78x = 112,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,450.77/412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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