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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.63, 947.43 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.63, 947.43 and 192.88 is: 289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.63 : 947.43 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.63/947.43 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.63x = 947.43 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.63x = 182,740.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,740.30/631.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.32

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