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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.57, 950.47 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.57, 950.47 and 194.81 is: 292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.57 : 950.47 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.57/950.47 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.57x = 950.47 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.57x = 185,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,161.06/633.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.25

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