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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.71, 953.62 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.71, 953.62 and 196.94 is: 295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.71 : 953.62 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.71/953.62 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.71x = 953.62 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.71x = 187,801.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,801.15/635.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.42

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