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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.11, 957.14 and 205.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.11, 957.14 and 205.25 is: 307.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.11 : 957.14 = 205.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.11/957.14 = 205.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.11x = 957.14 × 205.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.11x = 196,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,451.96/638.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.87

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