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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 952.98 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 952.98 and 202.50 is: 303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 952.98 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/952.98 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 952.98 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 192,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,978.45/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.71

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