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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.78, 949.23 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.78, 949.23 and 199.94 is: 299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.78 : 949.23 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.78/949.23 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.78x = 949.23 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.78x = 189,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,789.05/632.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.93

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