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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.77, 954.55 and 203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.77, 954.55 and 203.65 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.77 : 954.55 = 203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.77/954.55 = 203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.77x = 954.55 × 203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.77x = 194,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,391.98/636.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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