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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.63, 956.37 and 204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.63, 956.37 and 204.75 is: 307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.63 : 956.37 = 204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.63/956.37 = 204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.63x = 956.37 × 204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.63x = 195,817.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,817.53/637.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.10

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