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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.82, 948.97 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.82, 948.97 and 193.93 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.82 : 948.97 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.82/948.97 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.82x = 948.97 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.82x = 184,033.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,033.75/632.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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