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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 921 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614, 921 and 181.15 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 921 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/921 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 921 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 166,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,834.55/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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