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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.27, 954.50 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.27, 954.50 and 197.56 is: 296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.27 : 954.50 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.27/954.50 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.27x = 954.50 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.27x = 188,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,571.02/636.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.37

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