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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.08, 958.78 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.08, 958.78 and 200.32 is: 300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.08 : 958.78 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.08/958.78 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.08x = 958.78 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.08x = 192,062.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,062.81/639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.53

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