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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.95, 952.56 and 196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.95, 952.56 and 196.23 is: 294.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.95 : 952.56 = 196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.95/952.56 = 196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.95x = 952.56 × 196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.95x = 186,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,920.85/634.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.39

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