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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.04, 920.96 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.04, 920.96 and 181.09 is: 271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.04 : 920.96 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.04/920.96 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.04x = 920.96 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.04x = 166,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,775.74/614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.61

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