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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.91, 956.63 and 204.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.91, 956.63 and 204.95 is: 307.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.91 : 956.63 = 204.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.91/956.63 = 204.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.91x = 956.63 × 204.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.91x = 196,057.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,057.05/637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.35

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