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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.83, 946.40 and 197.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.83, 946.40 and 197.99 is: 297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.83 : 946.40 = 197.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.83/946.40 = 197.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.83x = 946.40 × 197.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.83x = 187,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,372.01/630.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.02

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