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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.09, 921.15 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.09, 921.15 and 181.28 is: 271.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.09 : 921.15 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.09/921.15 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.09x = 921.15 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.09x = 166,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,981.47/614.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.92

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