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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.03, 952.50 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.03, 952.50 and 196.25 is: 294.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.03 : 952.50 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.03/952.50 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.03x = 952.50 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.03x = 186,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,923.36/635.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.36

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