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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.03, 954.18 and 197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.03, 954.18 and 197.27 is: 295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.03 : 954.18 = 197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.03/954.18 = 197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.03x = 954.18 × 197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.03x = 188,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,234.92/636.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.95

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