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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.03, 619.81 and 178.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.03, 619.81 and 178.99 is: 268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.03 : 619.81 = 178.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.03/619.81 = 178.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.03x = 619.81 × 178.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.03x = 110,938.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,938.62/413.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.60

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