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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.40, 921.96 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.40, 921.96 and 249.14 is: 373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.40 : 921.96 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.40/921.96 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.40x = 921.96 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.40x = 229,692.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,692.50/614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.85

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