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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.99, 949.33 and 200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.99, 949.33 and 200.15 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.99 : 949.33 = 200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.99/949.33 = 200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.99x = 949.33 × 200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.99x = 190,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,008.40/632.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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