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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.97, 958.46 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.97, 958.46 and 194.24 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.97 : 958.46 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.97/958.46 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.97x = 958.46 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.97x = 186,167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,167.90/638.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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