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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.03, 958.32 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.03, 958.32 and 206.07 is: 309.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.03 : 958.32 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.03/958.32 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.03x = 958.32 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.03x = 197,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,481.00/639.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.03

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