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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.91, 958.37 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.91, 958.37 and 206.07 is: 309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.91 : 958.37 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.91/958.37 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.91x = 958.37 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.91x = 197,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,491.31/638.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.11

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