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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.81, 952.37 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.81, 952.37 and 196.05 is: 294.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.81 : 952.37 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.81/952.37 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.81x = 952.37 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.81x = 186,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,712.14/634.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.12

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