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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.63, 945.81 and 197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.63, 945.81 and 197.69 is: 296.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.63 : 945.81 = 197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.63/945.81 = 197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.63x = 945.81 × 197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.63x = 186,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,972.45/630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.49

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