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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.90, 958.44 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.90, 958.44 and 206 is: 309.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.90 : 958.44 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.90/958.44 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.90x = 958.44 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.90x = 197,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,438.64/638.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.03

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