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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.10, 946.79 and 192.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.10, 946.79 and 192.37 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.10 : 946.79 = 192.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.10/946.79 = 192.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.10x = 946.79 × 192.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.10x = 182,133.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,133.99/631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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