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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.14, 946.83 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.14, 946.83 and 192.36 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.14 : 946.83 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.14/946.83 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.14x = 946.83 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.14x = 182,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,132.22/631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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