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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 953.36 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 953.36 and 196.84 is: 295.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 953.36 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/953.36 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 953.36 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 187,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,659.38/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.26

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