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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.94, 953.87 and 203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.94, 953.87 and 203.06 is: 304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.94 : 953.87 = 203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.94/953.87 = 203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.94x = 953.87 × 203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.94x = 193,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,692.84/635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.58

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