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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.90, 946.40 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.90, 946.40 and 198.09 is: 297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.90 : 946.40 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.90/946.40 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.90x = 946.40 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.90x = 187,471.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,471.39/630.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.15

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