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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.19, 952.72 and 202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.19, 952.72 and 202.31 is: 303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.19 : 952.72 = 202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.19/952.72 = 202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.19x = 952.72 × 202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.19x = 192,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,746.66/635.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.45

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