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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.04, 955.70 and 198.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.04, 955.70 and 198.26 is: 297.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.04 : 955.70 = 198.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.04/955.70 = 198.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.04x = 955.70 × 198.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.04x = 189,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,477.08/637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.44

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