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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.53, 956.16 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.53, 956.16 and 204.54 is: 306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.53 : 956.16 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.53/956.16 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.53x = 956.16 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.53x = 195,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,572.97/637.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.77

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