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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.67, 949 and 199.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.67, 949 and 199.82 is: 299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.67 : 949 = 199.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.67/949 = 199.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.67x = 949 × 199.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.67x = 189,629.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,629.18/632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.73

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