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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.43, 946.54 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.43, 946.54 and 198.28 is: 297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.43 : 946.54 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.43/946.54 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.43x = 946.54 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.43x = 187,680.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,680.27/631.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.23

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