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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.27, 921.25 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.27, 921.25 and 181.43 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.27 : 921.25 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.27/921.25 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.27x = 921.25 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.27x = 167,142.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,142.39/614.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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