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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.11, 958.45 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.11, 958.45 and 206.16 is: 309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.11 : 958.45 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.11/958.45 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.11x = 958.45 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.11x = 197,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,594.05/639.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.17

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