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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.41, 948.61 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.41, 948.61 and 193.66 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.41 : 948.61 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.41/948.61 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.41x = 948.61 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.41x = 183,703.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,703.29/632.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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