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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.82, 619.48 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.82, 619.48 and 181.71 is: 272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.82 : 619.48 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.82/619.48 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.82x = 619.48 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.82x = 112,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,565.71/412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.68

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