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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.14, 958.80 and 206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.14, 958.80 and 206.20 is: 309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.14 : 958.80 = 206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.14/958.80 = 206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.14x = 958.80 × 206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.14x = 197,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,704.56/639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.33

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