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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 953.74 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 953.74 and 202.82 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 953.74 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/953.74 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 953.74 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 193,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,437.55/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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