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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.14, 946.59 and 186.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.14, 946.59 and 186.31 is: 279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.14 : 946.59 = 186.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.14/946.59 = 186.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.14x = 946.59 × 186.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.14x = 176,359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,359.18/631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.43

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