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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.44, 955.96 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.44, 955.96 and 204.50 is: 306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.44 : 955.96 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.44/955.96 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.44x = 955.96 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.44x = 195,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,493.82/637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.69

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