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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.16, 957.14 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.16, 957.14 and 205.26 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.16 : 957.14 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.16/957.14 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.16x = 957.14 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.16x = 196,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,462.56/638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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