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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.35, 959 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.35, 959 and 200.60 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.35 : 959 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.35/959 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.35x = 959 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.35x = 192,375.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,375.40/639.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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