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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.38, 921.69 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.38, 921.69 and 203.50 is: 305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.38 : 921.69 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.38/921.69 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.38x = 921.69 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.38x = 187,563.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,563.92/614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.29

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