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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.81, 953.72 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.81, 953.72 and 203 is: 304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.81 : 953.72 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.81/953.72 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.81x = 953.72 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.81x = 193,604.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,604.15/635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.50

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