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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 945.83 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 945.83 and 198.02 is: 296.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 945.83 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/945.83 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 945.83 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 187,289.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,289.02/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.83

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