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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.83, 950.74 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.83, 950.74 and 195.01 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.83 : 950.74 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.83/950.74 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.83x = 950.74 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.83x = 185,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,400.94/633.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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