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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.53, 954.89 and 203.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.53, 954.89 and 203.59 is: 305.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.53 : 954.89 = 203.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.53/954.89 = 203.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.53x = 954.89 × 203.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.53x = 194,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,400.26/636.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.41

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