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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.08, 952.73 and 196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.08, 952.73 and 196.30 is: 294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.08 : 952.73 = 196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.08/952.73 = 196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.08x = 952.73 × 196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.08x = 187,019.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,019.92/635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.48

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