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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.40, 958.99 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.40, 958.99 and 206.50 is: 309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.40 : 958.99 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.40/958.99 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.40x = 958.99 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.40x = 198,031.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,031.44/639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.71

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