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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.70, 955.15 and 203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.70, 955.15 and 203.75 is: 305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.70 : 955.15 = 203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.70/955.15 = 203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.70x = 955.15 × 203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.70x = 194,611.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,611.81/636.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.66

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