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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.28, 951.49 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.28, 951.49 and 195.55 is: 293.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.28 : 951.49 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.28/951.49 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.28x = 951.49 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.28x = 186,059.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,059.85/634.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.34

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