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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.27, 947.03 and 192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.27, 947.03 and 192.49 is: 288.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.27 : 947.03 = 192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.27/947.03 = 192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.27x = 947.03 × 192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.27x = 182,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,290.47/631.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.77

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