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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.38, 954.43 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.38, 954.43 and 203.44 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.38 : 954.43 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.38/954.43 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.38x = 954.43 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.38x = 194,169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,169.24/636.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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