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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.78, 922.20 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.78, 922.20 and 203.90 is: 305.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.78 : 922.20 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.78/922.20 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.78x = 922.20 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.78x = 188,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,036.58/614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.86

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