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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.30, 921.57 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.30, 921.57 and 181.41 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.30 : 921.57 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.30/921.57 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.30x = 921.57 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.30x = 167,182.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,182.01/614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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