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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.89, 619.13 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.89, 619.13 and 181.68 is: 272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.89 : 619.13 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.89/619.13 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.89x = 619.13 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.89x = 112,482.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,482.63/412.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.43

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