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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.15, 958.88 and 200.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.15, 958.88 and 200.39 is: 300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.15 : 958.88 = 200.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.15/958.88 = 200.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.15x = 958.88 × 200.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.15x = 192,144.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,144.17/639.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.62

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