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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.26, 954.32 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.26, 954.32 and 203.31 is: 304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.26 : 954.32 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.26/954.32 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.26x = 954.32 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.26x = 194,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,021.78/636.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.94

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