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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.96, 958.44 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.96, 958.44 and 206.16 is: 309.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.96 : 958.44 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.96/958.44 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.96x = 958.44 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.96x = 197,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,591.99/638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.24

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