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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.05, 954.07 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.05, 954.07 and 203.20 is: 304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.05 : 954.07 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.05/954.07 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.05x = 954.07 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.05x = 193,864.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,864.13/636.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.79

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