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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.76, 957.86 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.76, 957.86 and 199.89 is: 299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.76 : 957.86 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.76/957.86 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.76x = 957.86 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.76x = 191,466.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,466.64/638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.75

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