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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.21, 952.95 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.21, 952.95 and 202.37 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.21 : 952.95 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.21/952.95 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.21x = 952.95 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.21x = 192,844.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,844.49/635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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