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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.76, 921.92 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.76, 921.92 and 203.78 is: 305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.76 : 921.92 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.76/921.92 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.76x = 921.92 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.76x = 187,863.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,863.23/614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.59

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