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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.31, 957.47 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.31, 957.47 and 205.50 is: 308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.31 : 957.47 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.31/957.47 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.31x = 957.47 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.31x = 196,759.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,759.06/638.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.25

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