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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637, 955.50 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637, 955.50 and 204.19 is: 306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637 : 955.50 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637/955.50 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637x = 955.50 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637x = 195,103.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,103.55/637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.29

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