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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.03, 955.69 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.03, 955.69 and 198.28 is: 297.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.03 : 955.69 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.03/955.69 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.03x = 955.69 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.03x = 189,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,488.44/637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.46

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