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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.35, 956.05 and 198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.35, 956.05 and 198.65 is: 297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.35 : 956.05 = 198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.35/956.05 = 198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.35x = 956.05 × 198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.35x = 189,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,919.33/637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.98

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