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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.24, 954.35 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.24, 954.35 and 203.40 is: 305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.24 : 954.35 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.24/954.35 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.24x = 954.35 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.24x = 194,113.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,113.77/636.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.10

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