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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.02, 921.20 and 203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.02, 921.20 and 203.14 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.02 : 921.20 = 203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.02/921.20 = 203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.02x = 921.20 × 203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.02x = 187,132.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,132.57/614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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