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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.22, 948.38 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.22, 948.38 and 193.43 is: 290.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.22 : 948.38 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.22/948.38 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.22x = 948.38 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.22x = 183,441.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,441.21/632.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.16

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