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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.36, 956.03 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.36, 956.03 and 204.50 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.36 : 956.03 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.36/956.03 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.36x = 956.03 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.36x = 195,507.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,507.11/637.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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