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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.30, 956.10 and 204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.30, 956.10 and 204.46 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.30 : 956.10 = 204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.30/956.10 = 204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.30x = 956.10 × 204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.30x = 195,484.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,484.21/637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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