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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.90, 955.38 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.90, 955.38 and 204.08 is: 306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.90 : 955.38 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.90/955.38 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.90x = 955.38 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.90x = 194,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,973.95/636.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.13

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