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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.80, 945.96 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.80, 945.96 and 197.96 is: 296.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.80 : 945.96 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.80/945.96 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.80x = 945.96 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.80x = 187,262.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,262.24/630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.86

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