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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.83, 958.35 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.83, 958.35 and 205.93 is: 308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.83 : 958.35 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.83/958.35 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.83x = 958.35 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.83x = 197,353.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,353.02/638.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.93

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