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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.23, 955.89 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.23, 955.89 and 204.42 is: 306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.23 : 955.89 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.23/955.89 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.23x = 955.89 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.23x = 195,403.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,403.03/637.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.64

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