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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.29, 921.59 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.29, 921.59 and 181.44 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.29 : 921.59 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.29/921.59 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.29x = 921.59 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.29x = 167,213.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,213.29/614.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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