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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.28, 954.50 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.28, 954.50 and 203.32 is: 305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.28 : 954.50 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.28/954.50 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.28x = 954.50 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.28x = 194,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,068.94/636.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.01

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