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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.21, 921.42 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.21, 921.42 and 203.27 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.21 : 921.42 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.21/921.42 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.21x = 921.42 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.21x = 187,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,292.44/614.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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