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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.68, 949.43 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.68, 949.43 and 200.14 is: 300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.68 : 949.43 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.68/949.43 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.68x = 949.43 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.68x = 190,018.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,018.92/632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.34

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