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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.42, 945.57 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.42, 945.57 and 197.34 is: 295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.42 : 945.57 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.42/945.57 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.42x = 945.57 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.42x = 186,598.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,598.78/630.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.99

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