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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.19, 958.97 and 206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.19, 958.97 and 206.47 is: 309.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.19 : 958.97 = 206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.19/958.97 = 206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.19x = 958.97 × 206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.19x = 197,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,997.50/639.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.76

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