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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.69, 957.98 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.69, 957.98 and 205.84 is: 308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.69 : 957.98 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.69/957.98 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.69x = 957.98 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.69x = 197,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,191.16/638.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.75

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