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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.45, 958.86 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.45, 958.86 and 206.55 is: 309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.45 : 958.86 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.45/958.86 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.45x = 958.86 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.45x = 198,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,052.53/639.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.72

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