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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.69, 949.16 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.69, 949.16 and 199.91 is: 299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.69 : 949.16 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.69/949.16 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.69x = 949.16 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.69x = 189,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,745.58/632.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.90

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