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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.60, 958.22 and 205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.60, 958.22 and 205.96 is: 309.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.60 : 958.22 = 205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.60/958.22 = 205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.60x = 958.22 × 205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.60x = 197,354.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,354.99/638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.04

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