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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.14, 952.70 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.14, 952.70 and 196.40 is: 294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.14 : 952.70 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.14/952.70 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.14x = 952.70 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.14x = 187,110.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,110.28/635.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.60

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