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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 952.72 and 196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 952.72 and 196.43 is: 294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 952.72 = 196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/952.72 = 196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 952.72 × 196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 187,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,142.79/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.56

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