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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.78, 945.90 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.78, 945.90 and 197.88 is: 296.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.78 : 945.90 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.78/945.90 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.78x = 945.90 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.78x = 187,174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,174.69/630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.74

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