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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.80, 947.87 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.80, 947.87 and 193.02 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.80 : 947.87 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.80/947.87 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.80x = 947.87 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.80x = 182,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,956.90/631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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