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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.91, 950.75 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.91, 950.75 and 195.04 is: 292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.91 : 950.75 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.91/950.75 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.91x = 950.75 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.91x = 185,433.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,433.30/633.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.52

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