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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.98, 954.15 and 203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.98, 954.15 and 203.17 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.98 : 954.15 = 203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.98/954.15 = 203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.98x = 954.15 × 203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.98x = 193,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,854.66/635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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