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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.61, 955.12 and 203.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.61, 955.12 and 203.77 is: 305.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.61 : 955.12 = 203.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.61/955.12 = 203.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.61x = 955.12 × 203.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.61x = 194,619.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,619.92/636.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.71

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