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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.65, 954.36 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.65, 954.36 and 203.52 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.65 : 954.36 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.65/954.36 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.65x = 954.36 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.65x = 194,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,234.24/636.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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