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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.72, 947.44 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.72, 947.44 and 192.87 is: 289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.72 : 947.44 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.72/947.44 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.72x = 947.44 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.72x = 182,732.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,732.27/631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.26

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