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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.34, 956.16 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.34, 956.16 and 204.48 is: 306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.34 : 956.16 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.34/956.16 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.34x = 956.16 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.34x = 195,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,515.60/637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.77

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