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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.75, 955.13 and 203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.75, 955.13 and 203.92 is: 305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.75 : 955.13 = 203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.75/955.13 = 203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.75x = 955.13 × 203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.75x = 194,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,766.70/636.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.88

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