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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.99, 953.83 and 203.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.99, 953.83 and 203.15 is: 304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.99 : 953.83 = 203.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.99/953.83 = 203.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.99x = 953.83 × 203.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.99x = 193,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,770.56/635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.68

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