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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 953.22 and 202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 953.22 and 202.61 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 953.22 = 202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/953.22 = 202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 953.22 × 202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 193,127.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,127.14/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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