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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 946.47 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 946.47 and 192.20 is: 288.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 946.47 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/946.47 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 946.47 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 181,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,907.52/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.30

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