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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.43, 957.65 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.43, 957.65 and 199.68 is: 299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.43 : 957.65 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.43/957.65 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.43x = 957.65 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.43x = 191,222.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,222.55/638.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.52

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