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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.01, 956.82 and 205.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.01, 956.82 and 205.05 is: 307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.01 : 956.82 = 205.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.01/956.82 = 205.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.01x = 956.82 × 205.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.01x = 196,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,195.94/638.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.51

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