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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.81, 947.72 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.81, 947.72 and 199 is: 298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.81 : 947.72 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.81/947.72 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.81x = 947.72 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.81x = 188,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,596.28/631.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.50

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