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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.82, 955.32 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.82, 955.32 and 204.08 is: 306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.82 : 955.32 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.82/955.32 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.82x = 955.32 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.82x = 194,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,961.71/636.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.15

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