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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.09, 921.28 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.09, 921.28 and 181.28 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.09 : 921.28 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.09/921.28 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.09x = 921.28 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.09x = 167,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,009.64/614.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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