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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.12, 952.72 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.12, 952.72 and 202.28 is: 303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.12 : 952.72 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.12/952.72 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.12x = 952.72 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.12x = 192,716.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,716.20/635.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.43

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