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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.19, 957.42 and 205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.19, 957.42 and 205.31 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.19 : 957.42 = 205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.19/957.42 = 205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.19x = 957.42 × 205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.19x = 196,570.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,570.29/638.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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