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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.72, 955.09 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.72, 955.09 and 198.07 is: 297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.72 : 955.09 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.72/955.09 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.72x = 955.09 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.72x = 189,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,174.68/636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.11

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