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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.90, 619.51 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.90, 619.51 and 181.62 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.90 : 619.51 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.90/619.51 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.90x = 619.51 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.90x = 112,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,514.95/412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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