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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.56, 953.50 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.56, 953.50 and 196.80 is: 295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.56 : 953.50 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.56/953.50 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.56x = 953.50 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.56x = 187,644.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,644.03/635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.24

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