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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.63, 953.48 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.63, 953.48 and 197.18 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.63 : 953.48 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.63/953.48 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.63x = 953.48 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.63x = 188,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,010.74/635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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