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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.40, 957.54 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.40, 957.54 and 205.44 is: 308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.40 : 957.54 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.40/957.54 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.40x = 957.54 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.40x = 196,717.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,717.02/638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.14

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