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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.82, 949.26 and 200.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.82, 949.26 and 200.01 is: 300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.82 : 949.26 = 200.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.82/949.26 = 200.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.82x = 949.26 × 200.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.82x = 189,861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,861.49/632.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.02

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