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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.05, 955.57 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.05, 955.57 and 204.22 is: 306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.05 : 955.57 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.05/955.57 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.05x = 955.57 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.05x = 195,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,146.51/637.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.33

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