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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.13, 958.76 and 206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.13, 958.76 and 206.30 is: 309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.13 : 958.76 = 206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.13/958.76 = 206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.13x = 958.76 × 206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.13x = 197,792.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,792.19/639.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.47

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