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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.11, 921.03 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.11, 921.03 and 181.30 is: 271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.11 : 921.03 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.11/921.03 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.11x = 921.03 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.11x = 166,982.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,982.74/614.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.91

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