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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.88, 922.19 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.88, 922.19 and 181.94 is: 272.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.88 : 922.19 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.88/922.19 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.88x = 922.19 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.88x = 167,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,777.73/614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.86

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