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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.17, 921.16 and 203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.17, 921.16 and 203.25 is: 304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.17 : 921.16 = 203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.17/921.16 = 203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.17x = 921.16 × 203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.17x = 187,225.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,225.77/614.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.84

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