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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.12, 955.79 and 198.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.12, 955.79 and 198.37 is: 297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.12 : 955.79 = 198.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.12/955.79 = 198.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.12x = 955.79 × 198.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.12x = 189,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,598.17/637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.59

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