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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.46, 921.58 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.46, 921.58 and 203.61 is: 305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.46 : 921.58 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.46/921.58 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.46x = 921.58 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.46x = 187,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,642.90/614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.38

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