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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.39, 921.64 and 203.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.39, 921.64 and 203.53 is: 305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.39 : 921.64 = 203.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.39/921.64 = 203.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.39x = 921.64 × 203.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.39x = 187,581.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,581.39/614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.31

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