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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.98, 922.74 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.98, 922.74 and 204.18 is: 306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.98 : 922.74 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.98/922.74 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.98x = 922.74 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.98x = 188,405.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,405.05/614.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.36

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