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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.46, 950.31 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.46, 950.31 and 194.74 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.46 : 950.31 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.46/950.31 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.46x = 950.31 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.46x = 185,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,063.37/633.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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