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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.07, 957.17 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.07, 957.17 and 205.26 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.07 : 957.17 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.07/957.17 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.07x = 957.17 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.07x = 196,468.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,468.71/638.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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