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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.21, 946.85 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.21, 946.85 and 192.44 is: 288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.21 : 946.85 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.21/946.85 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.21x = 946.85 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.21x = 182,211.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,211.81/631.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.67

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