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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.86, 921.98 and 203.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.86, 921.98 and 203.89 is: 305.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.86 : 921.98 = 203.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.86/921.98 = 203.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.86x = 921.98 × 203.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.86x = 187,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,982.44/614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.73

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