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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.94, 954.04 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.94, 954.04 and 203.08 is: 304.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.94 : 954.04 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.94/954.04 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.94x = 954.04 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.94x = 193,746.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,746.44/635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.66

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