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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.20, 957.48 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.20, 957.48 and 205.34 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.20 : 957.48 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.20/957.48 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.20x = 957.48 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.20x = 196,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,608.94/638.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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