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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.23, 954.35 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.23, 954.35 and 191.44 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.23 : 954.35 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.23/954.35 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.23x = 954.35 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.23x = 182,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,700.76/636.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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