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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.16, 957.38 and 205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.16, 957.38 and 205.24 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.16 : 957.38 = 205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.16/957.38 = 205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.16x = 957.38 × 205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.16x = 196,492.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,492.67/638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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