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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.66, 946.11 and 197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.66, 946.11 and 197.72 is: 296.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.66 : 946.11 = 197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.66/946.11 = 197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.66x = 946.11 × 197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.66x = 187,064.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,064.43/630.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.62

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