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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.28, 954.60 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.28, 954.60 and 203.44 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.28 : 954.60 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.28/954.60 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.28x = 954.60 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.28x = 194,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,203.82/636.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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