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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.16, 958.35 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.16, 958.35 and 200.30 is: 300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.16 : 958.35 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.16/958.35 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.16x = 958.35 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.16x = 191,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,952.71/639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.32

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