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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.85, 949.28 and 200.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.85, 949.28 and 200.00 is: 299.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.85 : 949.28 = 200.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.85/949.28 = 200.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.85x = 949.28 × 200.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.85x = 189,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,850.25/632.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.99

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