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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 953.19 and 202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 953.19 and 202.64 is: 303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 953.19 = 202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/953.19 = 202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 953.19 × 202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 193,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,149.66/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.96

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