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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.10, 954.29 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.10, 954.29 and 197.34 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.10 : 954.29 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.10/954.29 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.10x = 954.29 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.10x = 188,319.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,319.59/636.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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