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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.12, 958.72 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.12, 958.72 and 200.45 is: 300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.12 : 958.72 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.12/958.72 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.12x = 958.72 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.12x = 192,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,177.32/639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.69

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