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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.27, 955.92 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.27, 955.92 and 204.43 is: 306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.27 : 955.92 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.27/955.92 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.27x = 955.92 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.27x = 195,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,418.73/637.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.65

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