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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.68, 952.11 and 195.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.68, 952.11 and 195.97 is: 293.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.68 : 952.11 = 195.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.68/952.11 = 195.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.68x = 952.11 × 195.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.68x = 186,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,582.62/634.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.98

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