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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.76, 921.98 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.76, 921.98 and 203.88 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.76 : 921.98 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.76/921.98 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.76x = 921.98 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.76x = 187,972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,972.26/614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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