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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.08, 954.23 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.08, 954.23 and 197.30 is: 295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.08 : 954.23 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.08/954.23 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.08x = 954.23 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.08x = 188,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,268.59/636.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.98

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