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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.98, 922.32 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.98, 922.32 and 182.14 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.98 : 922.32 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.98/922.32 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.98x = 922.32 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.98x = 167,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,991.36/614.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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