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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.37, 954.66 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.37, 954.66 and 203.50 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.37 : 954.66 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.37/954.66 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.37x = 954.66 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.37x = 194,273.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,273.31/636.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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