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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.13, 953.92 and 197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.13, 953.92 and 197.27 is: 295.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.13 : 953.92 = 197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.13/953.92 = 197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.13x = 953.92 × 197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.13x = 188,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,179.80/636.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.82

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