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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.24, 921.41 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.24, 921.41 and 181.41 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.24 : 921.41 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.24/921.41 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.24x = 921.41 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.24x = 167,152.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,152.08/614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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