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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.85, 955.07 and 203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.85, 955.07 and 203.91 is: 305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.85 : 955.07 = 203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.85/955.07 = 203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.85x = 955.07 × 203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.85x = 194,745.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,745.63/636.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.79

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