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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.78, 947.76 and 198.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.78, 947.76 and 198.79 is: 298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.78 : 947.76 = 198.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.78/947.76 = 198.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.78x = 947.76 × 198.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.78x = 188,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,405.21/631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.21

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