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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.31, 948.62 and 193.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.31, 948.62 and 193.55 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.31 : 948.62 = 193.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.31/948.62 = 193.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.31x = 948.62 × 193.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.31x = 183,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,599.69/632.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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