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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.32, 958.92 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.32, 958.92 and 206.50 is: 309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.32 : 958.92 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.32/958.92 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.32x = 958.92 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.32x = 198,016.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,016.98/639.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.73

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