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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.87, 955.17 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.87, 955.17 and 204.15 is: 306.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.87 : 955.17 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.87/955.17 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.87x = 955.17 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.87x = 194,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,997.96/636.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.18

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