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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.64, 956.48 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.64, 956.48 and 204.80 is: 307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.64 : 956.48 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.64/956.48 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.64x = 956.48 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.64x = 195,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,887.10/637.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.21

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