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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.92, 955.40 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.92, 955.40 and 204.40 is: 306.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.92 : 955.40 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.92/955.40 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.92x = 955.40 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.92x = 195,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,283.76/636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.61

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