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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.51, 957.56 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.51, 957.56 and 205.56 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.51 : 957.56 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.51/957.56 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.51x = 957.56 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.51x = 196,837.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,837.91/638.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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