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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.75, 958.23 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.75, 958.23 and 205.88 is: 308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.75 : 958.23 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.75/958.23 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.75x = 958.23 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.75x = 197,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,275.60/638.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.85

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