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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.15, 954.28 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.15, 954.28 and 197.37 is: 296.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.15 : 954.28 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.15/954.28 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.15x = 954.28 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.15x = 188,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,346.49/636.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.07

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