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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 955.30 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 955.30 and 204.18 is: 306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 955.30 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/955.30 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 955.30 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 195,053.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,053.15/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.17

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