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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.08, 948.28 and 199.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.08, 948.28 and 199.28 is: 298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.08 : 948.28 = 199.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.08/948.28 = 199.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.08x = 948.28 × 199.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.08x = 188,973.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,973.24/632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.97

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