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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 946.44 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 946.44 and 198.12 is: 297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 946.44 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/946.44 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 946.44 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 187,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,508.69/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.18

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