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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.31, 947.12 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.31, 947.12 and 192.56 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.31 : 947.12 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.31/947.12 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.31x = 947.12 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.31x = 182,371.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,371.73/631.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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