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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.37, 948.60 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.37, 948.60 and 193.61 is: 290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.37 : 948.60 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.37/948.60 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.37x = 948.60 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.37x = 183,653.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,653.70/632.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.42

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