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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.29, 953.03 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.29, 953.03 and 196.44 is: 294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.29 : 953.03 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.29/953.03 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.29x = 953.03 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.29x = 187,208.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,208.94/635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.68

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