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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 921.58 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 921.58 and 181.44 is: 272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 921.58 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/921.58 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 921.58 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 167,211.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,211.02/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.19

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