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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 945.15 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 945.15 and 197.16 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 945.15 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/945.15 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 945.15 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 186,345.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,345.77/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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