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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.21, 945.35 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.21, 945.35 and 191.44 is: 287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.21 : 945.35 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.21/945.35 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.21x = 945.35 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.21x = 180,973.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,973.08/630.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.17

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