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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.62, 956.42 and 198.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.62, 956.42 and 198.87 is: 298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.62 : 956.42 = 198.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.62/956.42 = 198.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.62x = 956.42 × 198.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.62x = 190,204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,204.23/637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.30

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