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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 946.52 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 946.52 and 198.08 is: 297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 946.52 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/946.52 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 946.52 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 187,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,486.68/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.15

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