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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.28, 954.48 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.28, 954.48 and 203.48 is: 305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.28 : 954.48 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.28/954.48 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.28x = 954.48 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.28x = 194,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,217.59/636.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.24

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