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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.04, 921.06 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.04, 921.06 and 181.20 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.04 : 921.06 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.04/921.06 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.04x = 921.06 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.04x = 166,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,896.07/614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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