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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.18, 945.29 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.18, 945.29 and 191.43 is: 287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.18 : 945.29 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.18/945.29 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.18x = 945.29 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.18x = 180,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,956.86/630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.15

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