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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.37, 945.57 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.37, 945.57 and 197.50 is: 296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.37 : 945.57 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.37/945.57 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.37x = 945.57 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.37x = 186,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,750.08/630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.25

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