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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.46, 957.72 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.46, 957.72 and 199.74 is: 299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.46 : 957.72 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.46/957.72 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.46x = 957.72 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.46x = 191,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,294.99/638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.62

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