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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.67, 956.54 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.67, 956.54 and 204.86 is: 307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.67 : 956.54 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.67/956.54 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.67x = 956.54 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.67x = 195,959.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,959.69/637.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.30

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