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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.97, 954.03 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.97, 954.03 and 203.10 is: 304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.97 : 954.03 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.97/954.03 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.97x = 954.03 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.97x = 193,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,763.49/635.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.67

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