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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.31, 953.02 and 196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.31, 953.02 and 196.53 is: 294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.31 : 953.02 = 196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.31/953.02 = 196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.31x = 953.02 × 196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.31x = 187,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,292.59/635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.81

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