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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.45, 955.86 and 204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.45, 955.86 and 204.55 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.45 : 955.86 = 204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.45/955.86 = 204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.45x = 955.86 × 204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.45x = 195,521.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,521.16/637.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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