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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.25, 957.38 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.25, 957.38 and 205.43 is: 308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.25 : 957.38 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.25/957.38 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.25x = 957.38 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.25x = 196,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,668.76/638.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.14

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