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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.45, 921.49 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.45, 921.49 and 203.49 is: 305.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.45 : 921.49 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.45/921.49 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.45x = 921.49 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.45x = 187,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,514.00/614.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.17

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