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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.68, 953.51 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.68, 953.51 and 202.84 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.68 : 953.51 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.68/953.51 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.68x = 953.51 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.68x = 193,406.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,406.57/635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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