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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.36, 958.82 and 206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.36, 958.82 and 206.42 is: 309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.36 : 958.82 = 206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.36/958.82 = 206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.36x = 958.82 × 206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.36x = 197,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,919.62/639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.56

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