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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.02, 958.71 and 206.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.02, 958.71 and 206.21 is: 309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.02 : 958.71 = 206.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.02/958.71 = 206.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.02x = 958.71 × 206.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.02x = 197,695.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,695.59/639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.37

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