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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.95, 949.43 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.95, 949.43 and 200.12 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.95 : 949.43 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.95/949.43 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.95x = 949.43 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.95x = 189,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,995.68/632.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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