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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.73, 949.23 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.73, 949.23 and 199.89 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.73 : 949.23 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.73/949.23 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.73x = 949.23 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.73x = 189,741.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,741.58/632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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