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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.36, 955.83 and 204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.36, 955.83 and 204.41 is: 306.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.36 : 955.83 = 204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.36/955.83 = 204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.36x = 955.83 × 204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.36x = 195,381.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,381.21/637.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.55

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