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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.53, 921.75 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.53, 921.75 and 203.68 is: 305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.53 : 921.75 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.53/921.75 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.53x = 921.75 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.53x = 187,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,742.04/614.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.51

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