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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.25, 946.91 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.25, 946.91 and 198.44 is: 297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.25 : 946.91 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.25/946.91 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.25x = 946.91 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.25x = 187,904.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,904.57/631.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.67

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