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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.89, 953.87 and 203.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.89, 953.87 and 203.05 is: 304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.89 : 953.87 = 203.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.89/953.87 = 203.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.89x = 953.87 × 203.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.89x = 193,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,683.30/635.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.59

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