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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.65, 922.14 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.65, 922.14 and 204.07 is: 306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.65 : 922.14 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.65/922.14 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.65x = 922.14 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.65x = 188,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,181.11/614.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.16

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