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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.72, 954.71 and 197.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.72, 954.71 and 197.86 is: 296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.72 : 954.71 = 197.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.72/954.71 = 197.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.72x = 954.71 × 197.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.72x = 188,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,898.92/636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.68

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