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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.33, 954.64 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.33, 954.64 and 203.49 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.33 : 954.64 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.33/954.64 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.33x = 954.64 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.33x = 194,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,259.95/636.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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