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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638, 956.82 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638, 956.82 and 205.02 is: 307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 956.82 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/956.82 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 956.82 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 196,167.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,167.24/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.47

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