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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.27, 948.53 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.27, 948.53 and 193.49 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.27 : 948.53 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.27/948.53 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.27x = 948.53 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.27x = 183,531.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,531.07/632.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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