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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.68, 959.64 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.68, 959.64 and 200.90 is: 301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.68 : 959.64 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.68/959.64 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.68x = 959.64 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.68x = 192,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,791.68/639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.39

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