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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.42, 953.28 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.42, 953.28 and 202.56 is: 303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.42 : 953.28 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.42/953.28 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.42x = 953.28 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.42x = 193,096.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,096.40/635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.89

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