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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.27, 945.38 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.27, 945.38 and 191.51 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.27 : 945.38 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.27/945.38 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.27x = 945.38 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.27x = 181,044.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,044.04/630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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