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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.09, 946.63 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.09, 946.63 and 192.34 is: 288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.09 : 946.63 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.09/946.63 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.09x = 946.63 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.09x = 182,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,072.69/631.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.51

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