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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.03, 953.97 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.03, 953.97 and 203.19 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.03 : 953.97 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.03/953.97 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.03x = 953.97 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.03x = 193,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,837.16/636.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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