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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.65, 957.94 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.65, 957.94 and 199.89 is: 299.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.65 : 957.94 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.65/957.94 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.65x = 957.94 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.65x = 191,482.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,482.13/638.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.82

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