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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.23, 921.12 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.23, 921.12 and 197.74 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.23 : 921.12 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.23/921.12 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.23x = 921.12 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.23x = 182,143.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,143.79/614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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