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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.01, 921.06 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.01, 921.06 and 181.19 is: 271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.01 : 921.06 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.01/921.06 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.01x = 921.06 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.01x = 166,882.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,882.26/614.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.79

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