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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.55, 948.99 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.55, 948.99 and 193.79 is: 290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.55 : 948.99 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.55/948.99 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.55x = 948.99 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.55x = 183,904.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,904.77/632.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.74

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