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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.16, 920.94 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.16, 920.94 and 181.20 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.16 : 920.94 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.16/920.94 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.16x = 920.94 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.16x = 166,874.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,874.33/614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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