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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 953.08 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 953.08 and 196.47 is: 294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 953.08 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/953.08 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 953.08 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 187,248.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,248.05/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.73

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