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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.81, 949.42 and 199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.81, 949.42 and 199.97 is: 300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.81 : 949.42 = 199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.81/949.42 = 199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.81x = 949.42 × 199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.81x = 189,854.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,854.58/632.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.02

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