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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.18, 958.91 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.18, 958.91 and 206.64 is: 310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.18 : 958.91 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.18/958.91 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.18x = 958.91 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.18x = 198,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,148.13/639.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.00

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