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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.81, 955.31 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.81, 955.31 and 204 is: 306.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.81 : 955.31 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.81/955.31 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.81x = 955.31 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.81x = 194,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,883.24/636.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.03

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