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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.34, 956.02 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.34, 956.02 and 204.50 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.34 : 956.02 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.34/956.02 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.34x = 956.02 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.34x = 195,506.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,506.09/637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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