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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.28, 954.51 and 203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.28, 954.51 and 203.29 is: 304.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.28 : 954.51 = 203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.28/954.51 = 203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.28x = 954.51 × 203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.28x = 194,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,042.34/636.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.96

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