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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.30, 951.62 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.30, 951.62 and 195.54 is: 293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.30 : 951.62 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.30/951.62 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.30x = 951.62 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.30x = 186,079.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,079.77/634.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.36

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