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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.83, 954.97 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.83, 954.97 and 203.88 is: 305.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.83 : 954.97 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.83/954.97 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.83x = 954.97 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.83x = 194,698.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,698.77/636.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.73

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