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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.14, 921.68 and 249.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.14, 921.68 and 249.19 is: 373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.14 : 921.68 = 249.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.14/921.68 = 249.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.14x = 921.68 × 249.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.14x = 229,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,673.44/614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.98

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