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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.86, 956.73 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.86, 956.73 and 205.02 is: 307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.86 : 956.73 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.86/956.73 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.86x = 956.73 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.86x = 196,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,148.78/637.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.51

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