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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.64, 921.99 and 203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.64, 921.99 and 203.81 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.64 : 921.99 = 203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.64/921.99 = 203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.64x = 921.99 × 203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.64x = 187,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,909.76/614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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