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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.75, 953.59 and 202.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.75, 953.59 and 202.85 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.75 : 953.59 = 202.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.75/953.59 = 202.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.75x = 953.59 × 202.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.75x = 193,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,435.73/635.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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