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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.74, 958.18 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.74, 958.18 and 205.93 is: 308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.74 : 958.18 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.74/958.18 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.74x = 958.18 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.74x = 197,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,318.01/638.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.92

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