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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.52, 956.25 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.52, 956.25 and 204.62 is: 306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.52 : 956.25 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.52/956.25 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.52x = 956.25 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.52x = 195,667.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,667.88/637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.92

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