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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.81, 949.22 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.81, 949.22 and 200 is: 300

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.81 : 949.22 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.81/949.22 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.81x = 949.22 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.81x = 189,843
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,843/632.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300

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