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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.91, 947.61 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.91, 947.61 and 193.02 is: 289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.91 : 947.61 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.91/947.61 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.91x = 947.61 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.91x = 182,907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,907.68/631.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.45

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