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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.03, 947.97 and 199.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.03, 947.97 and 199.13 is: 298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.03 : 947.97 = 199.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.03/947.97 = 199.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.03x = 947.97 × 199.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.03x = 188,764.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,764.53/632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.67

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