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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.85, 947.70 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.85, 947.70 and 193.05 is: 289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.85 : 947.70 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.85/947.70 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.85x = 947.70 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.85x = 182,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,953.49/631.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.55

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