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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637, 955.32 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637, 955.32 and 204.02 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637 : 955.32 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637/955.32 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637x = 955.32 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637x = 194,904.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,904.39/637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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