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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.10, 952.79 and 196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.10, 952.79 and 196.34 is: 294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.10 : 952.79 = 196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.10/952.79 = 196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.10x = 952.79 × 196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.10x = 187,066.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,066.94/635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.55

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