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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.78, 959.79 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.78, 959.79 and 206.82 is: 310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.78 : 959.79 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.78/959.79 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.78x = 959.79 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.78x = 198,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,503.77/639.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.27

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