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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.66, 951.72 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.66, 951.72 and 195.78 is: 293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.66 : 951.72 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.66/951.72 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.66x = 951.72 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.66x = 186,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,327.74/634.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.59

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