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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.96, 954.83 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.96, 954.83 and 203.82 is: 305.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.96 : 954.83 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.96/954.83 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.96x = 954.83 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.96x = 194,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,612.43/636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.53

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