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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.82, 958.10 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.82, 958.10 and 206.01 is: 308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.82 : 958.10 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.82/958.10 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.82x = 958.10 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.82x = 197,377.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,377.15/638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.97

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