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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.06, 955.68 and 204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.06, 955.68 and 204.34 is: 306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.06 : 955.68 = 204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.06/955.68 = 204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.06x = 955.68 × 204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.06x = 195,283.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,283.65/637.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.54

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