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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.92, 947.63 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.92, 947.63 and 193.04 is: 289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.92 : 947.63 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.92/947.63 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.92x = 947.63 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.92x = 182,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,924.79/631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.47

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