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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.38, 957.42 and 205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.38, 957.42 and 205.66 is: 308.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.38 : 957.42 = 205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.38/957.42 = 205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.38x = 957.42 × 205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.38x = 196,903.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,903.00/638.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.44

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