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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 952.98 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 952.98 and 196.64 is: 294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 952.98 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/952.98 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 952.98 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 187,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,398.53/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.95

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