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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.66, 955.14 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.66, 955.14 and 203.82 is: 305.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.66 : 955.14 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.66/955.14 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.66x = 955.14 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.66x = 194,676.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,676.63/636.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.78

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