Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.88, 954 and 203.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 635.88, 954 and 203.04 is: 304.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635.88 : 954 = 203.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635.88/954 = 203.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635.88x = 954 × 203.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635.88x = 193,700.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,700.16/635.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304.62
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