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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.59, 948.27 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.59, 948.27 and 199.64 is: 299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.59 : 948.27 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.59/948.27 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.59x = 948.27 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.59x = 189,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,312.62/632.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.27

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