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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.56, 954.94 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.56, 954.94 and 203.76 is: 305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.56 : 954.94 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.56/954.94 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.56x = 954.94 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.56x = 194,578.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,578.57/636.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.67

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