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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.30, 921.60 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.30, 921.60 and 203.49 is: 305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.30 : 921.60 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.30/921.60 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.30x = 921.60 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.30x = 187,536.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,536.38/614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.29

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