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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.55, 921.47 and 203.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.55, 921.47 and 203.57 is: 305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.55 : 921.47 = 203.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.55/921.47 = 203.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.55x = 921.47 × 203.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.55x = 187,583.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,583.65/614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.24

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