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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.09, 921.13 and 151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.09, 921.13 and 151.87 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.09 : 921.13 = 151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.09/921.13 = 151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.09x = 921.13 × 151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.09x = 139,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,892.01/614.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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