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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.35, 921.56 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.35, 921.56 and 203.61 is: 305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.35 : 921.56 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.35/921.56 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.35x = 921.56 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.35x = 187,638.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,638.83/614.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.43

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