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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.89, 618.91 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.89, 618.91 and 181.74 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.89 : 618.91 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.89/618.91 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.89x = 618.91 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.89x = 112,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,478.38/412.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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