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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.05, 954.23 and 203.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.05, 954.23 and 203.21 is: 304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.05 : 954.23 = 203.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.05/954.23 = 203.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.05x = 954.23 × 203.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.05x = 193,906.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,906.87/636.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.86

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