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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 953.17 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 953.17 and 202.50 is: 303.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 953.17 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/953.17 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 953.17 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 193,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,016.42/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.75

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