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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.19, 955.88 and 204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.19, 955.88 and 204.38 is: 306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.19 : 955.88 = 204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.19/955.88 = 204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.19x = 955.88 × 204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.19x = 195,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,356.95/637.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.59

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