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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.98, 954.16 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.98, 954.16 and 203.18 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.98 : 954.16 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.98/954.16 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.98x = 954.16 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.98x = 193,866.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,866.23/635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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