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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.09, 921.27 and 203.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.09, 921.27 and 203.21 is: 304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.09 : 921.27 = 203.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.09/921.27 = 203.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.09x = 921.27 × 203.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.09x = 187,211.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,211.28/614.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.86

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