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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.92, 960.10 and 207.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.92, 960.10 and 207.07 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.92 : 960.10 = 207.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.92/960.10 = 207.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.92x = 960.10 × 207.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.92x = 198,811.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,811.55/639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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