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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.69, 953.62 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.69, 953.62 and 202.88 is: 304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.69 : 953.62 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.69/953.62 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.69x = 953.62 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.69x = 193,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,465.15/635.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.34

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