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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636, 954.02 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636, 954.02 and 203.16 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636 : 954.02 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636/954.02 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636x = 954.02 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636x = 193,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,818.70/636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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