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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.16, 946.59 and 198.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.16, 946.59 and 198.26 is: 297.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.16 : 946.59 = 198.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.16/946.59 = 198.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.16x = 946.59 × 198.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.16x = 187,670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,670.93/631.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.34

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