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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.75, 946.23 and 197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.75, 946.23 and 197.82 is: 296.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.75 : 946.23 = 197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.75/946.23 = 197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.75x = 946.23 × 197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.75x = 187,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,183.22/630.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.76

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