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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.33, 921.66 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.33, 921.66 and 181.49 is: 272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.33 : 921.66 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.33/921.66 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.33x = 921.66 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.33x = 167,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,266.56/614.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.27

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