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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.39, 954.56 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.39, 954.56 and 203.52 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.39 : 954.56 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.39/954.56 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.39x = 954.56 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.39x = 194,267.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,267.45/636.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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