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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.15, 956.61 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.15, 956.61 and 205 is: 307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.15 : 956.61 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.15/956.61 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.15x = 956.61 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.15x = 196,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,105.56/638.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.30

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