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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.58, 921.86 and 203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.58, 921.86 and 203.83 is: 305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.58 : 921.86 = 203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.58/921.86 = 203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.58x = 921.86 × 203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.58x = 187,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,906.50/614.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.75

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