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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.98, 960.13 and 207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.98, 960.13 and 207.14 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.98 : 960.13 = 207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.98/960.13 = 207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.98x = 960.13 × 207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.98x = 198,881.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,881.60/639.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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