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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.13, 946.84 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.13, 946.84 and 192.42 is: 288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.13 : 946.84 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.13/946.84 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.13x = 946.84 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.13x = 182,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,187.62/631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.67

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