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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.40, 955.48 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.40, 955.48 and 204.27 is: 306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.40 : 955.48 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.40/955.48 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.40x = 955.48 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.40x = 195,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,175.90/637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.21

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