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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.48, 945.68 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.48, 945.68 and 197.52 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.48 : 945.68 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.48/945.68 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.48x = 945.68 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.48x = 186,790.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,790.71/630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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