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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.56, 956.36 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.56, 956.36 and 204.72 is: 307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.56 : 956.36 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.56/956.36 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.56x = 956.36 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.56x = 195,786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,786.02/637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.09

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