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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.01, 946.22 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.01, 946.22 and 198.07 is: 297.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.01 : 946.22 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.01/946.22 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.01x = 946.22 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.01x = 187,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,414.44/631.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.01

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