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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.52, 954.86 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.52, 954.86 and 203.68 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.52 : 954.86 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.52/954.86 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.52x = 954.86 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.52x = 194,485.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,485.88/636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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