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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.86, 949.24 and 200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.86, 949.24 and 200.02 is: 300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.86 : 949.24 = 200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.86/949.24 = 200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.86x = 949.24 × 200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.86x = 189,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,866.98/632.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.01

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